Scan and Save as PDF

2008 Jan 31

How do I scan a document and save it as a PDF file?

For the HP Scanjet 4570c scanner

  1. Left mouse click START
  2. Move to All Programs
  3. Move to Media Applications
  4. Move to Hewlett-Packard
  5. Move to Scanners
  6. Move to and click Photo & Imaging Director
  7. Click Scan Document
  8. Note: there are several ways to scan using the HP scanning program

  9. Select Editable Text or Editable Text with Graphics
  10. Select Destination: Microsoft Word
  11. Click SCAN
  12. Misaligned papers in the scanner should automatically straighten. Adjust border around image if needed using cursor.
  13. Click Accept
  14. Do you want to scan another page into the current document? Click YES or NO
  15. Scanner will display PROCESSING.

  16. Edit finished document at this time if you wish. Processing has difficulty with large font.
  17. Save to file of your choice or to disc.
  18. If you have more than one page you would like to save into the same .PDF file. Save both files, then go to insert and insert pages.
  19. Find the .PDF files you would like to add, and then choose to add either ‘before’ or ‘after’ the current page.
  20. Save the compilation .PDF file and delete the other .PDFs